The Bypassed East is entirely different than Santa Clarita, California. The Bypassed East is relatively cold, mountainous and it has a lot of percipitation. The climate is often cold and damp, whereas Santa Clarita is often hot and dry. The terrain is hilly, thin, and rocky, and Santa Clarita,is flat and the soil is claylike.
Lombardi Ranch is a locally owned farm, that grows vegetables, and raises small animals.
Great fishing and the forest can be found in the northwest part of the United States. However, Castaic Lake is close by for boating and fishing, and one can take a great hike through Placertia Canyon. To travel a little further north, approximately 5 miles north of Canyon Country, there is the famous Vasquez Rocks in Agua Dulce. It is a wonderful place to spend the day hiking and horseback riding.
The Santa Clarita Water agency, and The Newhall County Water District are the two main water companies that provide water to the region.
Unlike the Bypassed East, the Santa Clarita region is heavily populated. People are moving to Santa Clarita on a regular basis. It is a great place to raise a family, and the freeways are expanding to make ones commute north or south less congested.
Current weather forecast for Santa Clarita, CA
Population in July 2009: 169,174. Population change since 2000: +12.0%
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| Median resident age: |  33.4 years |
| California median age: |  33.3 years |
Zip codes: 91350, 91380, 91382, 91383.
Santa Clarita Zip Code MapEstimated median household income in 2008: $87,396 (it was $66,717 in 2000)
| Santa Clarita: | $87,396 |
| California: | $61,021 |
Estimated per capita income in 2008: $34,692
Santa Clarita city income, earnings, and wages data
Estimated median house or condo value in 2008: $473,500 (it was $216,900 in 2000)
| Santa Clarita: | $473,500 |
| California: | $467,000 |
Mean prices in 2008: All housing units: $486,191; Detached houses: $536,343; Townhouses or other attached units: $444,517; In 2-unit structures: $250,000; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $282,163; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $318,689; Mobile homes: $43,989
Median gross rent in 2008: $1,486.
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2008: 5.3%
(4.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 10.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents
LOMBARDI RANCH:
Lombardi Ranch is located in Saugus, California.
29527 Bouquet Canyon Road.
Saugus, CA 91390
Our Halloween Pumpkin Festival began in 1989, but Lombardi Ranch has been selling pumpkins since 1968.
When our oldest daughter Julia was in preschool we invited her class for a tour of our ranch. It just happened that it was near Halloween and so at the end of the tour we gave each one of the fifteen children a small pumpkin and sent them on their way. They had a great time and told a couple of other preschools about their visit to the farm and the pumpkin patch. The next year we had three or four local preschools call us for a pumpkin tour. The children went home and told their parents about the farm and then the whole family would come to visit on the weekend. It has just blossomed from there.
We have certainly changed from that first pumpkin tour. Our focus has changed from Halloween to more of a Harvest theme, and we have as many as eight thousand school children of all grades come to Lombardi Ranch for a field trip, and we have yet to advertise our tours. Each child still has the opportunity to purchase a pumpkin, and each one goes home with a Lombardi Ranch balloon, sticker, pencil and candy. They are shown how several different kinds of vegetables are grown including beets, lettuce, carrots as well as the pumpkins. The children also get to see a real cow up close, often times with a nursing calf. We also have donkeys, a horse, a goat, sheep and llamas. Each one of these animals has something to teach our visitors.
In October the weekends have also evolved into something spectacular, with bands, a petting zoo, wagon rides and lots of things to see. We have striven to keep this very family oriented and a fun and safe place to spend a few hours on a weekend. In 1989 we initiated the first Scarecrow Contest. Every year since, we have had over 100 scarecrows entered into the contest with prizes in each of three categories.
My husband and I started farming when we had one child, two tractors and a lot of dreams. We now have three more children (and 13 grandchildren), several tractors and even more dreams for our ranch. We would like to welcome all of you to visit us!
- Joann Lombardi
http://www.lombardiranch.com/
CASTAIC LAKE
Castaic Lake is run by the County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation, Castaic Lake is a beautiful state water reservoir located just north of Santa Clarita on the Interstate 5 Freeway.
Along with providing fresh water to local communities, Castaic Lake has also remained dedicated to providing the public with a wonderful place to have fun! Whether you come to admire, relax and reflect upon the beauty, or pack in an extreme day of fun and excitement, there is something here for everybody!
Saugus, CA 91390
History and Information
My husband Bob and myself, along with our four children, are very proud of what has developed with luck and a lot of hard work. We are a real working farm, open from late summer to mid-November. Everything that we sell at our roadside stand we have grown right on our ranch. The property has been in the Lombardi Family since the early 1940's. Typical crops for a year are sweet corn, both yellow and white, tomatoes ripened on the vine, onions, peppers, both hot and sweet, summer squashes, winter squashes, melons of all different varieties, watermelons and flowers. We pride ourselves on the quality of our produce and strive to always have the best. During the month of October we add pumpkins, Indian corn, corn stalks and gourds, family fun and entertainment. Our Halloween Pumpkin Festival began in 1989, but Lombardi Ranch has been selling pumpkins since 1968.
When our oldest daughter Julia was in preschool we invited her class for a tour of our ranch. It just happened that it was near Halloween and so at the end of the tour we gave each one of the fifteen children a small pumpkin and sent them on their way. They had a great time and told a couple of other preschools about their visit to the farm and the pumpkin patch. The next year we had three or four local preschools call us for a pumpkin tour. The children went home and told their parents about the farm and then the whole family would come to visit on the weekend. It has just blossomed from there.
We have certainly changed from that first pumpkin tour. Our focus has changed from Halloween to more of a Harvest theme, and we have as many as eight thousand school children of all grades come to Lombardi Ranch for a field trip, and we have yet to advertise our tours. Each child still has the opportunity to purchase a pumpkin, and each one goes home with a Lombardi Ranch balloon, sticker, pencil and candy. They are shown how several different kinds of vegetables are grown including beets, lettuce, carrots as well as the pumpkins. The children also get to see a real cow up close, often times with a nursing calf. We also have donkeys, a horse, a goat, sheep and llamas. Each one of these animals has something to teach our visitors.
In October the weekends have also evolved into something spectacular, with bands, a petting zoo, wagon rides and lots of things to see. We have striven to keep this very family oriented and a fun and safe place to spend a few hours on a weekend. In 1989 we initiated the first Scarecrow Contest. Every year since, we have had over 100 scarecrows entered into the contest with prizes in each of three categories.
My husband and I started farming when we had one child, two tractors and a lot of dreams. We now have three more children (and 13 grandchildren), several tractors and even more dreams for our ranch. We would like to welcome all of you to visit us!
- Joann Lombardi
http://www.lombardiranch.com/
CASTAIC LAKE
Castaic Lake is run by the County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation, Castaic Lake is a beautiful state water reservoir located just north of Santa Clarita on the Interstate 5 Freeway.
Along with providing fresh water to local communities, Castaic Lake has also remained dedicated to providing the public with a wonderful place to have fun! Whether you come to admire, relax and reflect upon the beauty, or pack in an extreme day of fun and excitement, there is something here for everybody!
Department of Fish and Game
The California Department of Fish and Game seasonally stocks Castaic Lake with trout from autumn to spring (usually twice a month). Two days a year, the Dept. of Fish and Game allows fishing without a license (call them for exact dates). These days usually fall on the first Saturday in June and the last Saturday in September. All other fishing rules and regulations apply.For more information call: | |
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| Stock Dates: | (562) 594 - 7268 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (562) 594 - 7268 end_of_the_skype_highlighting |
| General Info: | (562) 342 - 7100 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (562) 342 - 7100 end_of_the_skype_highlighting |
| or visit: www.DFG.CA.gov | |
Fishing Tips
- Winds on the upper lake move nutrients towards the dam, where fish look for food. Fishing from the dam is allowed.
- Lures that resemble trout catch Striped Bass.
- Cast near shady areas on sunny days.
- Cast in deeper waters on colder days in places with no shade.
- Rock piles, docks, reeds and submerged trees are favorite “hang-out” locations for most fish.
- “The drop-off” between shallow and deep water is often populated by fish.
- The most popular lures are trout or shad imitations, and work well for both Striper and Large Mouth bass.
- Bass prefer water that is 60 to 75 degrees. If it is warmer or colder, bass will move to deeper water.
- Cut bait such as anchoivies, sardines, marcerel, and frozen chad also work well, when the fishing slows down.
- Night Crawlers are a good go to bait for those who "bait and wait" as well.
- Castaic Lake’s water temperature ranges from low 50’s in the winter to upper 70’s in the summer.
- In the spring and fall, fish in the shallow coves.
- During the summer and winter seasons, fish in deeper water.
Fishing Rules
- Fishing from docks, launch ramps is NOT allowed.
- Fishing from the dam is permitted, within the designated areas.
- Additional Fishing Rules and Regulations
| Species | Limit | Size |
|---|---|---|
| Bass (Largemouth) | 2 | 18 inch+ |
| Bass (Striped) | 10 | None |
| Bass Largemouth Black (Lagoon only) | 5 | 12 inch + |
| Bluegill | None | None |
| Bullhead | 10 | None |
| Channel Catfish | 10 | None |
| Crappie | 25 | None |
| Rainbow Trout | 5 | None |
Castaic Landings - Boat Rentals & Fishing Supplies
Located at the Upper Lake Main Launch Ramp on Lake Hughes Rd., you may Rental an aluminum boat or purchase fishing supplies Follow the link for more information Castaic Landings.Rental Office: (661) 775-6232
24 Hour Fishing
Castaic Lake has a 24 hour fishing area with a fish cleaning station located off the Lake Hughes Rd. lower lake campground entrance. Parking is free, except during park hours. Fishing OUTSIDE OF PARK HOURS in any other location, unless otherwise permitted, is PROHIBITED.Fishing Club Links
| American Bass Association | The Bass Federation |
| National Bass West | U.S. Anglers Choice |
| WON BASS |
Special Fishing Events
Moonlight Fishing
Looking for a unique fishing experience? From May to September, the upper lake main launch ramp hosts our “Moonlight Fishing” events from sunset to 2:00 AM (please call for specific dates). Participants are allowed to fish from boats and shoreline. Fishing & Fun For Kids Day
Hosted on the Lower Lagoon at Paradise Cove on the first Saturday in May, this event offers a great way to get kids involved in outdoor fun! Activities usually include fishing lessons, arts and crafts and prize giveaways. Use of bait and loaner poles is usually available on a limited basis. Parking fees apply, but the event is FREE!C.A.S.T. - Cast A Special Thrill
“C.A.S.T. for Kids” is an annual fishing event held in September for children with special needs. This event provides a truly unique opportunity for the community to share in some fun with very appreciative children.www.castaiclake.com/
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